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LOT 0540
Greek Gold Ring with Flower
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
3/4 in. (1.77 grams, 17.72 mm overall, 14.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2)).
With ribbing to the shoulders, applied rosette with granule finial, with later hoop.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Opening Bid: £400
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Opening Bid: £270
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